Wavy Polyptychus
Common NameWavy Polyptychus
Scientific NamePolyptychus undulatus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsolive-green, brown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, savanna
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsBrachystegia, Julbernardia, Berlinia, Uapaca, Pterocarpus
Flight PeriodYear-round (multivoltine)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brownish hornworms, feeding on various trees and shrubs, with pupation occurring in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy lines and mottled camouflage pattern on the forewings, typical of a robust hawk-moth.
Description
A medium-sized hawk-moth with a robust body and broad, wavy-edged wings, displaying a complex, mottled pattern of olive-green, brown, and grey for camouflage.
